Neurolax 50 mg (Capsule)

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Medicine Details

Category	Details
Generic	Pregabalin
Company	Novatek pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as	Neurolax 75 mg capsule

Indications

Neuropathic pain associated with diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN)
Postherpetic neuralgia (PHN)
Adjunctive therapy for the treatment of partial-onset seizures in patients
Fibromyalgia
Neuropathic pain associated with spinal cord injury

Pharmacology

Structural derivative of the inhibitory neurotransmitter gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA)

Dosage

Maximum recommended dose of Pregabalin is 100 mg three times a day
Dosing should begin at 50 mg three times a day
Recommended dose of Pregabalin for postherpetic neuralgia is 75 to 150 mg two times a day or 50 to 100 mg three times a day
Recommended dose of Pregabalin for management of fibromyalgia is 300 to 450 mg/day
Recommended dose range of Pregabalin for neuropathic pain associated with spinal cord injury is 150 to 600 mg/day

Administration

Route of administration is oral
Pregabalin CR tablet should be administered after an evening meal

Interaction

Unlikely to be involved in significant pharmacokinetic drug interactions

Contraindications

Contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to Pregabalin or any of its components

Side Effects

Dizziness
Somnolence
Dry mouth
Edema
Blurred vision
Weight gain
Thinking abnormal
Increased weight
Increased appetite

Pregnancy & Lactation

No adequate and well-controlled studies with pregabalin in pregnant women

Precautions & Warnings

Angioedema can occur and may be associated with life threatening respiratory compromise requiring emergency treatment
Patients need to be monitored and dosage adjusted as appropriate
Neurolax should be withdrawn gradually over a minimum of 1 week

Use in Special Populations

Safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients have not been established for the management of neuropathic pain associated with diabetic peripheral neuropathy, postherpetic neuralgia, neuropathic pain associated with spinal cord injury and fibromyalgia

Overdose Effects

Reduced consciousness
Depression/anxiety
Confusional state
Agitation
Restlessness
Seizures
Heart block

Therapeutic Class

Adjunct anti-epileptic drugs
Primary anti-epileptic drugs

Storage Conditions

Keep in a cool & dry place (below 30°C), protected from light & moisture

Chemical Structure

Molecular Formula: C8H17NO2
Chemical Structure Image: https://medex.com.bd/storage/res/g-res-919-pregabalin-chemical-structure-dKjKzfuVRrNkwNMBalNK.svg

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